Rep. Yassamin Ansari

Maddy summaryHR 3393 designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 12208 North 19th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, as the "Officer Zane T. Coolidge Post Office." The bill updates all official references to this location to reflect the new name. This is a commemorative act honoring Officer Zane T. Coolidge, with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on citizens or regulations. The designation applies only to the specific postal facility and its official records.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the No TSA Data for ICE Act, prohibits the Transportation Security Administration from sharing passenger data with U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It specifically bars these agencies from using TSA information or data from private brokers to perform immigration enforcement functions. Additionally, the legislation prevents the denial, suspension, or early termination of Trusted Traveler programs like PreCheck and Global Entry if an individual's participation in First Amendment-protected activities is the reason. The law defines the restricted data as personally identifiable information about flight passengers obtained from the TSA or private sector entities.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct a comprehensive study on how federal workforce reductions impact the services provided to the public. The investigation will examine specific areas such as processing times, call center wait times, service backlogs, and the ability of agencies to respond to congressional inquiries. It aims to analyze the effects of staff cuts on high-volume agencies like those handling Social Security, veterans benefits, and immigration services, while also looking at the long-term costs and operational challenges faced by remaining employees. The resulting report, due within 18 months, will offer findings and recommendations to help Congress better understand and address potential disruptions to essential government services.

Maddy summaryHR 5631 establishes a Geothermal Ombudsman within the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to streamline permitting for geothermal energy projects on public lands. The ombudsman, appointed within 60 days of enactment, acts as a liaison between BLM offices and project applicants, resolves disputes, monitors permit timelines, and develops best practices for the permitting process. The bill also creates a Geothermal Permitting Task Force led by the ombudsman, which can assign cross-office personnel (with retention allowances up to 25% of pay) to support geothermal authorizations without altering BLM's jurisdiction. The ombudsman must submit annual reports to Congress on the task force's effectiveness and permit processing outcomes. This directly affects geothermal project applicants and BLM field offices handling geothermal permits.

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs the Speaker of the House to file a lawsuit on behalf of Congress against the President and other executive officials who have failed to follow constitutional duties regarding military actions in Iran. The bill specifically targets the continuation of hostilities that exceed the time limits set by the War Powers Resolution and ignores a prior congressional order to withdraw troops. If passed, the House of Representatives would intervene in federal court to seek legal relief, with the Office of the General Counsel representing the institution in these civil actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes federal protections and funding to expand access to in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination for individuals, military service members, and veterans. It requires most private health plans, Medicaid programs, and Medicare to cover these fertility treatments without imposing higher cost-sharing than other medical services. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs provide specific fertility preservation and treatment benefits to uniformed service members and eligible veterans. The bill also includes preemption clauses that override state laws restricting these procedures and prohibits discrimination based on marital status, sex, or sexual orientation in the provision of care.

Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information from federal agencies and report to Congress regarding projects that are behind schedule or have expenditures that have exceeded the original cost estimate.  Specifically, the bill requires OMB to issue guidance directing federal agencies to annually submit specified information to OMB regarding certain federally funded projects that (1) are more than five years behind schedule, or (2) have expenditures that are at least $1 billion more than the original cost estimate for the project.  Among other information, the agencies must submit to OMB a description of each project; an explanation of any change to the original scope of the project; the original and current expected dates for the completion of the project; the original and current cost estimates adjusted for inflation;  an explanation for any delays in completing the project or increases in the cost; and the amount of and rationale for any award, incentive fee, or other type of bonus awarded for the project. The bill also requires OMB to submit an annual report to Congress containing the information submitted by the agencies and post the report on the OMB website. The report must be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands federal election laws to prevent foreign nationals from influencing U.S. elections by tightening restrictions on domestic companies with significant foreign ownership or control. It requires businesses that are at least 50% owned by foreign individuals, or those with specific foreign influence, to file a sworn certification proving they are not foreign-controlled before making any political donations or spending money on election activities. Additionally, the law clarifies that these rules apply to state and local ballot initiatives and mandates that corporate political action funds certify their managers and board members are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The legislation also prohibits recipients of funds from these businesses from using the money for further political contributions unless they receive and verify the required compliance certification.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Congressional Oversight and Agency Access Act, grants Members of Congress and their full-time staff guaranteed entry to all federal public buildings during regular business hours. It requires these individuals to present official congressional identification and mandates that staff members be accompanied by their employing Member of Congress. The legislation also ensures access outside of normal hours within 24 hours of a request, allows immediate entry during public meetings, and permits access to secure areas if the Member belongs to a relevant committee or obtains consent from the committee's leadership. Additionally, the bill prohibits temporary modifications to buildings that would obstruct a Member's ability to observe the facility.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) administering prescription drug benefits for federal employee health plans to reimburse pharmacies at specific rates, including the national average drug cost plus a small percentage or $50, whichever is lower. It prohibits PBMs from favoring their own pharmacies, restricting patient choice, or reducing pharmacy payments after claims are processed. The bill establishes $10,000 civil penalties for violations, with debarment from federal health plans after 10 penalties in 10 years. This directly affects PBMs, in-network pharmacies, and federal health benefit plans covering millions of federal employees and their families. The law aims to ensure fair reimbursement practices and maintain pharmacy choice under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.